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Lieutenant General (R) John Deedrick, Former U.S. Military Representative to NATO, joins SIG SAUER

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

NEWINGTON, N.H., (October 31, 2023) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce former United States Military Representative to the NATO Military Committee Lieutenant General E. John Deedrick has joined SIG SAUER as Advisor to CEO, Ron Cohen.

Lt. General E. John Deedrick served 35-years in the United State Army as an Infantry and Special Forces Officer; he has commanded units at every level through multiple combat tours including Special Operations Command – Korea, Combined Special Operations Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, and culminated his career as the United States Military Representative to the NATO Military Committee in Brussels, Belgium where he represented the U.S. military position on all aspects of Military advice and policy to NATO.

“Lt. General Deedrick is an exceptional addition to our global defense team and joins us as we expand the depth of our defense portfolio,” said Ron Cohen, CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “Having worked his way through the ranks of the U.S. Army to top NATO advisor Lt. General Deerick’s keen understanding and expertise for the complexities of global defense is invaluable to broadening our worldwide reach.”

Lt. General E. John Deedrick is a graduate of The Citadel, holds a Master of Science in Management from Central Michigan University, a Master of Art in Strategic Studies from the Air War College, and completed the Executive Leadership Program from Kenan Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina.

“It is an honor to join the team at SIG SAUER and help to shape the future of their strategic global endeavors,” added Deedrick.

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NEXTORCH Introduces the WL11 Rail Mounted Tactical Light

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

Cleveland, TN – (October 31, 2023) – NEXTORCH Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of illumination tools and specialized equipment for law enforcement, first responder, tactical, and outdoor applications, is proud to announce the high-output rechargeable WL11 Rail Mounted Tactical light.

“The WL11 is a great addition to our weapon light offerings,” said Jordan Brothers, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, NEXTORCH. “It’s poised to become our #1 weapon light with our Law Enforcement partners thanks to its fantastic ergonomics, rock solid reliability, and unbeatable value.”

The WL11 Rail Mounted Tactical Light offers incredibly high performance at a great value. The WL11 features a toggle switch that is perfectly positioned just the right distance from the trigger for comfort. The 650-lumen beam casts the perfect amount of illumination in low light situations. The WL11 is a powerful weapon light that weighs only 2.6 oz and runs approximately 1.5 hours on a full charge. Its small and lightweight design and ambidextrous switches make it great for left or right-handed shooters.

The WL11 has a USB-C direct charge port on the battery for convenient charging, and is compatible with 16340 or CR123A batteries. With its innovative rail mount system, the WL11 can be attached securely to both MIL-STD-1913 rails and Glock accessory rails.

Features

– Lightweight aluminum body weighs only 2.6 oz.

– Up to 650 lumens

– USB-C Rechargeable 250mAh built in Li-Ion battery

– Momentary & Constant On modes

– Long runtime – up to 1 hours & 30 minutes

– Innovative rail system for easy installation & removal

– Beam distance up to 142 yards

– 1m Impact Resistance

– IPX7 Waterproofing

– Compatible with MIL-STD-1913 and Glock rails

– Manufacturer’s 5-year warranty

– MSRP: $107.99

www.nextorch.com

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US Customs and Border Protection Selects Accuracy International for Modular Precision Weapon Platform

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

Accuracy International has announced that they were selected to provide the Modular Precision Weapon Platform to US Customs and Border Protection with the award of an IDIQ contract.

The firearm selected is based on their AT-X rifle and is a multi-caliber solution.

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Jacob Grey Unveils the TWC 9: A Groundbreaking Addition to the Handgun World

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

[Prosperity, South Carolina, USA – October 31, 2023] – Jacob Grey Firearms, an up-and-coming name in firearms innovation, proudly introduces the TWC 9 (Throwback With Capacity), a double-stack 1911 platform handgun built out of billet and designed to set a new standard in the world of handguns. The TWC 9, with its exceptional features and meticulous craftsmanship, promises to deliver an unparalleled shooting experience for discerning handgun enthusiasts.

At the heart of the TWC 9 is a 4.25″ stainless steel bull barrel, meticulously engineered for precision and performance. This barrel ensures both accuracy and durability, making it ideal for any shooting scenario. By utilizing a Nowlin ramp, this barrel ensures repetition, durability and accuracy. Making it ideal for any shooting scenario you’re faced with.

What truly sets the TWC 9 apart is its fully CNC machined lower grip and upper frame, both crafted from aerospace-grade billet 7075 aluminum. This exceptional material choice not only enhances the pistol’s structural integrity but also reduces weight, providing a comfortable and balanced shooting experience. Utilizing our close tolerance aerospace roots, the TWC 9 fit is tight and smooth resulting in a flat shooting handgun that easily stays on target.

One of the standout features of the TWC 9 is its CRT™ (Controlled Radius Trigger). Crafted from billet aluminum, this trigger is CNC machined as a single monolithic part, ensuring smooth, crisp and consistent 3.5lb trigger pulls, shot after shot.

The TWC slide, another masterpiece of engineering, is machined from stainless steel and treated with a salt bath nitriding process. This not only results in a lustrous and lasting finish but also adds to the handgun’s overall rugged durability.

“Jacob Grey is all about a passion for excellence. This TWC 9 is a throwback to our first love, the 1911. It is the pinnacle of our pursuit of the perfect weapon” said Jacob Brackett, CEO for Jacob Grey Firearms.

Jay Duncan, VP of Marketing for Jacob Grey, commented, “The TWC 9 is the result of extensive research and market landscape analysis to find the sweet spot of quality, value, and features to meet the demands of discerning handgun owners.”

Todd Neice, President of Sales & Marketing “I wanted to utilize our tech and aerospace history and combine it with the Jacob Grey Custom 1911 successes to build a production gun that is priced right and second to none in quality. Once you get your hands on this firearm you will quickly see that we succeeded.”

The TWC 9 effortlessly combines style and function. Designed to be optic-ready for both RMR and RMSc red dot optic mounting, it accommodates the needs of modern shooters who seek accuracy and versatility. The firearm also features an XS Sights tritium front sight, with the rear sight integrated into the optic plate or filler plate, both of which are suppressor height.

Additional enhancements include an integrated flared magazine well for quick and easy reloads, an ambidextrous safety for versatile use, and a full two-piece guide rod system for added reliability. The TWC accepts standard 2011 magazines. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the TWC 9 is its remarkable affordability, with a retail price of just $2,499.99. Jacob Grey is dedicated to providing exceptional value without compromising on quality or performance.

The TWC 9 is a testament to Jacob Grey’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the firearms industry. It embodies the company’s dedication to delivering top-tier handguns that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

For more information about Jacob Grey Firearms and its extensive product lineup, please visit www.jacobgreyfirearms.com.

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Shaw Concepts – History of the Raid Pouch

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

Shaw Concepts shared this image detailing the evolution of their Raid Pouch. I thought it was worth a share because rarely do companies give us a look back at how their gear has changed over the years.

The RAID Pouch continues its evolution this Friday November 3rd. Since April 2019 the RAID has been one of our flagship products and a leader in hanger pouch innovation. The V3 is no different and further refines the feature set to ensure the RAID Pouch best serves the end user.

shaw-concepts.com

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Halloween Sale at Wilde Custom Gear

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

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Climatic Lab Returns Home Under 96th Test Wing

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) —

After almost eight years, Eglin Air Force Base’s McKinley Climatic Lab returns to 96th Test Wing possession as of Oct. 1.

The realignment moves the lab from Arnold Engineering Development Complex back to the 96th Range Group. A 2016 Air Force Test Center consolidation moved the lab under the unit at Arnold AFB, Tennessee.

The return, to better align with local infrastructure and Eglin AFB’s test and evaluation missions, puts the Lab back under the 782nd Test Squadron.

The capabilities available at the Lab help engineers ensure maximum reliability and operational capability of complex systems as global operational theaters continue to impose harsh environments.

Tests at the facility for the Department of Defense, other government agencies and private industry included items such as large aircraft, tanks, missile launchers, shelters, engines, automobiles and tires.

The Climatic Laboratory has five testing chambers: the main chamber; the equipment test chamber; the sun, wind, rain and dust chamber; the salt fog chamber and the altitude chamber.

The main chamber is the largest environmental chamber in the world. At approximately 252 feet wide, 260 feet deep and 70 feet high, tests have consisted of large items and systems for aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit Bomber and the C-5 Galaxy. The temperatures achieved in the chamber range between -65 degrees Fahrenheit to 165 degrees Fahrenheit with a simulation of all climatic conditions including heat, snow, rain, wind, sand and dust.

The equipment test chamber is 130 feet long, 30 feet wide and 25 feet high. Although it is smaller, it has the same capabilities of the main chamber. Tests usually consist of jet engines, small vehicles and turbine-driven ground power units.

The sun, wind, rain and dust chamber produces ambient or hot test conditions. Wind-blown rain at rates up to 25 inches per hour and heavy sand and dust storms can also be created in this chamber.

Because of the corrosive properties of salt fog test conditions, the salt fog chamber was designed to provide an ambient test chamber that is away from other test chambers. The chamber has two steam-fed heat exchangers that create the temperature to perform the salt fog test.

The chamber is approximately 55 feet long, 16 feet wide and 16 feet high. The chamber doesn’t have refrigeration capability.

The altitude chamber can create pressure altitudes as high as 80,000 feet with a temperature capability of -80 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The chamber measures 13 by 9 feet and 6 feet high.

By Samuel King Jr., Air Force Test Center

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General Dynamics Receives NSA Certification for First TACLANE E-Series Ethernet Encryptor

Monday, October 30th, 2023

The TACLANE-ES10 (KG-185A) is the only tactical, high-speed Layer 2 Ethernet Data Encryption Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (EDE-CIS) compliant solution available today.

FAIRFAX, Va. – General Dynamics Missions Systems announced today that the National Security Agency (NSA) has certified the TACLANE-ES10 (KG-185A) encryptor to protect information classified Top Secret and below transmitted across Layer 2 Ethernet networks. As the first High Assurance EDE-CIS product in the TACLANE E-Series portfolio, the TACLANE-ES10 supports data rates up to 10 Gigabits per second (Gb/s) in each direction and is ruggedized and SWaP-C optimized for both data center and tactical uses. It is designed to support Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and will support Preplaced Keys (PPK) capabilities in the next release.

“Customers are demanding higher bandwidth and increased performance in crypto solutions to maintain superiority over adversaries in an increasingly challenging threat environment,” said Stephen Marker, vice president of the Secure Networks, Voice and Computing business area in General Dynamics Mission Systems’ Cyber Systems line of business. “The now certified TACLANE-ES10 meets NSA’s EDE-CIS specifications and will carry through to all TACLANE E-Series products, helping customers save time and money by eliminating the need to retrofit outdated hardware that cannot be upgraded to meet the latest EDE-CIS specifications.”

As previously announced, NSA awarded General Dynamics the contract to design, develop and test a certifiable, EDE-CIS compliant High Assurance encryption solution. The TACLANE-ES100 (KGV-185B) and TACLANE-ES400 (KGV-185C) will soon follow the TACLANE-ES10, supporting up to 100 Gb/s and 400 Gb/s full-duplex throughput respectively.

“We built the TACLANE E-Series with the customer and their mission in mind,” said Todd Warton, vice president of sales and marketing. “We’re excited to be helping customers accelerate their adoption of Layer 2 Ethernet encryption and offer an infrastructure of customer support including onsite product training and solution architect services.”

TACLANE E-Series encryptors are manageable by the GEM® One Encryptor Manager software. Please contact the Cyber Systems team for any product inquires, pricing and/or delivery.

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